Fish Varatiathu is an easy method of preparation of fish in a dry format. It needs only less ingredients. No need to add coconut milk or tamarind. Yet, it tastes far better than many of the common fish dishes and serves best with rice.
Fish varatiath is an excellent non-veg dish which serves best for lunch along with plain rice.
Ingredients
Fish cut into pieces-1/2kg
Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
Kashmiri chilli powder-1.5 tsp
Fried coriander powder-1tsp
Pepper powder-1/4tsp
Onion-1
Shallots-2 or 3
Tomato-2
Green Chillies-2
Ginger-1 piece
Garlic-5 cloves
Coconut oil- 1 Tablespoon
Water-1/2cup
Salt-to taste
Method of preparation
Marinate the fish with with turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, pepper and salt. Place it for at least 15 minutes.
Blend once in a mixer-tomato, green chillies, shallots, ginger and garlic.
Heat oil in a pan. Add onion and the above mixture and fry it well till it turns golden brown colour.
Add the marinate fish and 1/2 cup water.
Close the lid and cook it in low flame till all the water is absorbed.
Since preparation time is very short and method is easy, every working lady will prefer to try this dish at least once.
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